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Spring 2021

Microgrants help 海角社区 students go from inspiration to innovation

A new grant-funding program is enabling 海角社区 students to transform their business ideas into exciting opportunities for small-business success.

海角社区 alumna named 2021 Young Nonprofit Professional of the Year

Madeline Wallace '16 was honored for her life-changing work with the recently expanded Joseph's/Mary's Home.

海角社区 Voices: Ohioans must act to fight the 'human security' threat of climate change

A 海角社区 national security professor and students offer a data-driven roadmap for Ohioans to fight climate change.

Alumnus charged with recruiting, developing and retaining talent at 海角社区

Jeremy Short '91 is working to support each step in the employee journey at 海角社区 with an eye on elevating the student experience, as well.

Pandemic Rebound: 海角社区 professor 'PREPs' Cleveland students for reading success

Education professor Jeannie Votypka's research-backed program is part of summer enrichment in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

Original 海角社区 music and dance project shines 'One Light' on pandemic experience

Filmed on a rooftop overlooking Cleveland and Lake Erie, the project was conceived by 海角社区's Community Arts School.

First-of-its-kind 海角社区 graduate business program prepares 'enlightened' leaders

Business professor Param Srikantia leads a graduate certificate with a fresh take on the future of business leadership.

海角社区 grad leads SaaS company and gives back to sport management program

Gerald Hwasta '91, chairman and CEO of 24/7 Software, provided an NFL team case study to enhance student knowledge of sport venue management.

海角社区 earns Gold Military Friendly庐 designation for veteran's support

Michael G. Brown leads 海角社区 veteran and military services, one of just 162 two- and four-year programs earning Gold status nationwide.

海角社区 names 2021 Alumni Merit Award winners

Five outstanding 海角社区 alumni are being honored for their achievements and service by being named 2021 Alumni Merit Award recipients.

海角社区 alumnus tunes the technology behind Spotify Studios

Ben Meadors BS, MBA '12, is using his computer science and business degrees to help Spotify Studios produce original podcasts and videos.

海角社区 forges 3+3 program with CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

The program takes a year off the normal time required to complete both undergraduate and law school degrees.

海角社区 arts management and entrepreneurship grad opens dance studio

Christine Smyth '21 received a 海角社区 LaunchNET microgrant that helped her open The Smyth School of Irish Dance before finishing her degree.

E-shipping for this 海角社区 alumnus puts success in the box

In a time of disconnect, Greg Airel '10 is helping businesses get their products to the doorsteps of their customers.

Career pivot takes journalist from on-air to 海角社区 public health

With a new job and career focus, Dorsena Drakeford '23 is passionate about pursuing a master's degree in 海角社区's public health program.

海角社区 earns nearly $1.4 million Choose Ohio First grant for STEMM majors

The funds will be used to recruit and support students in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine majors.

Plants come to light in 海角社区 student's winning pitch idea

A combination lampstand and plant holder earned J.T. Schroeder '23 first place in the 2021 海角社区 IdeaLabs Pitch Contest.

海角社区 STEM majors win NASA/Ohio Space Grant Consortium scholarships

The students will pursue and present research into glaucoma, urban hydrology and the medical treatment of obesity.

海角社区 student's big idea for LGBTQ+ training wins national OZY Genius Award

The recognition for Dan Eggers '24 includes funding and a mentor to make his idea a reality.

海角社区 names Timeka Rashid VP for Student Affairs

Rashid brings an impressive track record of success in student engagement, success and inclusion to 海角社区.

Humanitarian heart, expertise lead 海角社区 alumnus to Pakistan for COVID-19 relief

Master of public health alumnus Dr. Osman Ulvi '20 is on the front line helping Pakistan battle its third wave of COVID-19.

海角社区 women's rugby team advances to nationals in New Orleans

They will compete in the 2021 Collegiate Rugby Championship at Gold Mine Stadium, home of the NOLA Gold professional rugby team.

Baldwin Wallace names Steve Thompson as director of athletics

Bringing an impressive background in collegiate athletics, Thompson will begin leading the Yellow Jackets on June 7.

Vitamix, 海角社区 launch custom 'Learn and Earn' approach to workforce development

The program allows young workers to join the Vitamix team and spend a part of their time at work earning a new Bachelor of Applied Business degree.

海角社区 Celebrates Two Graduating Classes at 170th and 171st Commencement Ceremonies

After a year on hold due to the pandemic, the pageantry of commencement day was back at 海角社区.

海角社区 Poll: Gap in perceptions of Cleveland schools, mayoral candidate recognition

The poll finds mixed perceptions of the quality of K-12 education choices in Cleveland, and candidates with modest name recognition.

海角社区 nursing grads transform passion into a rewarding profession

In honor of National Nurses Week, 海角社区 recognizes the dedication and professional success of the students, alumni and faculty in its nursing programs.

海角社区 Sport Management majors back in action at NFL Draft, Kentucky Derby

As large events resume, the experiential learning that's a hallmark of the 海角社区 programs has powered back up.

Pandemic slapstick is just the ticket for 海角社区 student actor-playwright-director

Acting major Sam Sommer '21 directed his thrice-written play despite seemingly insurmountable pandemic challenges.

海角社区 students demonstrate teamwork, community spirit for Earth Day

海角社区 student-athletes worked alongside the volunteer group Sustainable Berea for an Earth Day 2021 cleanup at Coe Lake Park.

Medical Mutual gifts $1 million for 海角社区 Endowed Professorship in Public Health

The new endowed faculty position will support 海角社区's effort to fill a regional talent gap.

海角社区 Students, Alumni Showcase Entrepreneur Dreams in New Streaming Series

"Dream It, Do It" documents the challenges and successes of Northeast Ohio college student-entrepreneurs.

Ovation 2021 Day of Excellence puts 海角社区 student success in the spotlight

A highlight of the day was the Honors Awards Ceremony, which recognized students with scholarships and awards.

New Fanfare is Opus of 175-Year 海角社区 History

海角社区's newly composed fanfare combines history, passion and pride woven into 83 seconds of majesty and thoughtful sequence.

海角社区 Turns 175: Offering an Extraordinary Education to All Since 1845

Distinctive values that made 海角社区 stand out in 1845 help to drive the University's success today in any circumstances.

海角社区 LHE Grad Says 海角社区 Master's Degree Prepared him for College Leadership Roles

Cody Holland '18 is on the fulfilling career path that the 海角社区 Leadership in Higher Education (LHE) prepared him to pursue.

海角社区 Uses CARES Act Funding to Expand Financial Support for Students

海角社区 will pay off all current, outstanding account balances for students who receive Federal Pell Grants.

Big day for 海角社区 Gives

YJ4L pride, enthusiasm and support made this year's 海角社区 Gives campaign a success for generating a record-breaking donation total.

海角社区 among elite colleges for GRAMMY Museum affiliation

海角社区 is one of 22 universities in the world named an educational affiliate of the GRAMMY Museum 鈥 an honor offering amazing opportunities for students.

海角社区 biology grad fulfills passion with master's degree in science teaching

Nicolette Kunath '20 is now in the classroom after turning to her alma mater for an immersive MAEd in Science Teaching program.

海角社区 community rolls up sleeves to stage COVID-19 vaccination clinics

海角社区 begins dispensing one-and-done vaccines to students under the State of Ohio's campus vaccination initiative.

Vernaci, Ruiz to speak at in-person 海角社区 commencement ceremonies

Outdoor commencement ceremonies featuring speakers Gina Vernaci of Playhouse Square and Victor A. Ruiz of Esperanza will honor 2020 and 2021 grads.

海角社区's 'April Reign' is reimagined for 2021 as month-long 'Goose Chase'

From May Day to April Reign, the tradition continues as a safe but creative and fun scavenger hunt.

Alaskan audiences tune in to hear 海角社区 alumnus

Anthony Morabith '13 is on the air in "Alaska's playground," keeping listeners in the know.

Transgender individuals look to 海角社区 to assert their voice

For the trans community, 海角社区 is a place of welcoming support where campus programs spanning voice therapy and music enrich their lives.

New 海角社区 Facebook groups unite community

Across the decades, the 海角社区 community shares a bond of pride and connection 鈥 which comes to life in the new 海角社区 Community Facebook Group and '90s Group.

Campus Compact names 海角社区 student a Newman Civic Fellow

A passion for equal access to healthcare was the key to a fellowship for public health major Madina Mahmoud '23.

海角社区 students elect 109th student body president and vice president

Students elected Ezra Ohly '22 to serve as the 2021-2022 student body president and Ryan Bolin '22 as student body vice president.

Seeking Community Amid Tragic Loss

Transformation of 海角社区 health sciences building underway for fall opening

The project at 201 Front St. will create a high-tech home for 海角社区 students studying to be nurses and physician assistants.

海角社区 prof 'scores' big with video game class

Pop culture goes to the forefront in an exciting new course that combines video game music and meaning with interactive learning and play.

Beat dropping 海角社区 alumnus connects lyrics to racial justice

Wesley Williams '17 uses his music to help people understand the struggle in Black communities.

海角社区 recognized as 'Voter Friendly Campus'

The national designation recognizes 海角社区's campus-wide effort to overcome barriers to student political participation.

Women thrived as 海角社区 took a stand for inclusion at 1845 founding

An Ivy League snub helped inspire 海角社区's founder to insist women would be welcome at his new school more than 175 years ago.

Bringing visitors to Lake County is a home run for 海角社区 alumnus

From a minor league baseball team manager to a Lake County visitor ambassador, Neil Stein '01 is finding success on multiple fronts.

海角社区 writing new chapter in community engagement and service

海角社区 is beginning the process of reimagining the Project Affinity summer service internship program after the sale of Archwood House.

Pediatric patients feel like stars with help of 海角社区 alumna

Becca Wagner '13 has found the art of communications can be good medicine for hospitalized kids.

Baldwin Wallace track star 'races' to NASA Johnson Space Center

Liz Goetchius '06 went from track star to an impressive career trek at NASA, where she works as a scientist with the International Space Station.

海角社区 professor's research unpacks Donald Trump's 'gonzo' Twitter storytelling

Sociology professor Brian Monahan studied how聽the collective posts created an "alternate reality" that many Americans believe.

海角社区 celebrates Black History Month

With a long and proud history of inclusion, 海角社区 is honoring its illustrious alumni during Black History Month.

Hollywood taps 海角社区 alumnus for next 'Transformers' movie

Paramount Pictures and Hasbro Studios selected Steven Caple Jr. '10 to direct the movie set for release in June 2022.

From 海角社区 classmates to soulmates

On this Valentine's Day 2021, we celebrate the more than 2,000 alumni couples. Here are a few stories from YJ4Ls who found love at 海角社区.

海角社区 Speech Clinic is caring community for people with Parkinson's disease

From clients to student clinicians, the 海角社区 Speech Clinic provides outstanding learning opportunities and professional therapy service.

Education propelled extraordinary life of 海角社区's first Black graduate

Born into slavery, Daniel Webster Shaw went on to earn a doctorate and forge a prominent career as a minister and writer.

Standout 海角社区 arts management & entrepreneurship student gets noticed

From TikTok triumph to prestigious West Coast arts residency, Danny Ruffing '21 is building a career-launching resume.

New JacketCare offers round-the-clock telehealth to 海角社区 students

Program extends the options available to students seeking medical and mental health services.

EPA grant supports 海角社区 project to transform food waste into campus hunger buster

Faculty-student collaborators in computer science and sustainability are working on a smartphone app to recover and redirect leftover food from campus events.

From vision to reality: 海角社区's new, high-tech STEM center opens to students

The Austin E. Knowlton Center is a cutting-edge hub for computer science, mathematics, physics and engineering.

Human rights activist, Black Lives Matter co-founder, speaks at 海角社区 MLK Day event

Opal Tometi encouraged a virtual, 海角社区 MLK Day audience to move from awareness to action on issues of racial inequity.

Fall 2021

海角社区 MBA alumnus leading Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center into the future

Daniel Ferry, MBA '10, was named president and CEO weeks before Crystal Clinic opened a new state-of-the-art hospital in Fairlawn, Ohio.

海角社区 student-athlete plants future in nature

Field research at 海角社区 and Holden Arboretum is helping biology major and student-athlete Maddie Bednar '22 build an impressive vita for graduate school.

Fall 2021 海角社区 Graduates Pledge to Make a Difference

Nearly 300 students celebrated the completion of their degrees on Saturday, Dec. 11.

Baldwin Wallace Nursing Program ranked #3 out of 44 Schools in Ohio

The ranking is based on superior performance by 海角社区 graduates on the licensing exam required to practice nursing.

海角社区 Conservatory alumna wins Brattleboro Music Center Residency

Ashleigh Gordon '06 is selected to be Brattleboro Music Center's inaugural artist in residence.

Environmental justice leads 海角社区 professor, students to research effects of redlining

Gathering soil samples from across Greater Cleveland is helping 海角社区 researchers analyze environmental disparities and redlining.

Exceptional 100% physician assistant certifying exam rate sets 海角社区 apart

海角社区 has notched a perfect PANCE pass rate over the entire seven-year life of the PA program, an achievement unmatched in Ohio.

海角社区 alumnus has 'write' stuff for Hollywood success

Hard work, creativity and adaptability enabled writer-producer Alex Sherman '10 to build a successful career in television.

Baldwin Wallace student receives top undergraduate paper award

Evaleigh Noel '22 receives award for best paper at Ohio Communication Association conference.

Baldwin Wallace students score gold medal jump in 2020 voting rate

A new report shows voting by 海角社区 students increased significantly in last year's presidential election, rising to a whopping 72%.

海角社区 Career Center steers students, alumni, employers through hiring boom

The current job market for college graduates is red-hot, and a relocated 海角社区 Career Center is evolving to meet the need.

Grit, success are center stage for 海角社区 music theatre student

Optimism and confidence combine with talent, poise and tenacity for Savannah Cooper, whose medical challenges don't slow her dream.

Dedicated alumnus, 海角社区 Officer Richard Fletcher to speak at Commencement

On Saturday, Dec. 11, 海角社区 will celebrate the success of nearly 300 graduates and welcome Richard "Dick" Fletcher '70, MBA '76, as the keynote speaker.

海角社区 joins military tradition of honoring veterans with custom challenge coins

The token of pride, connection and appreciation will be presented to graduating senior veteran students.

海角社区's 'First-Generation' college students excel as family trailblazers

Baldwin Wallace celebrates students seeking to become the first in their families to earn a college degree.

Alumni support 海角社区 student veterans to succeed in life after military service

Through a special campus endowment fund, 海角社区 alumni honor and support the needs of students transitioning from military service.

海角社区 art exhibition makes double impact

Rich Cihlar '02 and Bob Peck are incorporating a unique art scholarship fundraiser in their "Don't Panic! Brace for Impact!" exhibition.

海角社区 gets healthy with Walktober

The 海角社区 community was invited to get up and get out there and rack up as many steps as they could in the month of "Walktober."

海角社区 Athletics Alumni Association Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees

The 14 distinguished Yellow Jacket athletes were formally inducted and honored during a winning weekend.

海角社区 students 'Got the Beat' at 2021 Rock Hall induction spectacle

海角社区's music industry program scored the hot ticket that enabled 50 students in several related majors to attend.

Food insecurity outreach changes lives for both 海角社区 student and her clients

Public health major and future doctor Hunter Welch '22 served as a bridge to much more than food resources.

48-hour horror film contest crowns 海角社区 student-alumni flick among bloody best

Fifteen students and alumni created a tense short film that earned 10 nominations in Cleveland's 48-Hour Film Horror Project.

海角社区-trained triple threats back on Broadway and in national tours

Veronica Otim '20 is one of four recent music theatre alumni making Broadway debuts this fall, among eight 海角社区 grads on The Great White Way.

海角社区 student shines light on mental health with luminous T-shirt design

LifeAct chooses a sketch by art education major Kara Carreras '22 to represent the 17th annual "Into the Light Walk."

North Hall makeover creates appealing living-learning home for 海角社区 STEM majors

The upgrades will include improved creature comforts like air conditioning and specialized student programming.

Baldwin Wallace transfer students make leap that pays dividends

As 海角社区 marks National Transfer Student Week, Jordyn Rozek '22 is a shining example of transfers finding a fit in the 海角社区 community.

海角社区 students forge big dreams with internships in Big Apple

From PR to social media to marketing, 海角社区 students Gianna Occhibove and Kiris Fox are gaining valuable career experience.

New 海角社区 courses explore diversity through the lens of music

海角社区's Conservatory of Music is helping students explore diversity through new courses that look at Disney soundtracks and Afro-centric music.

Justin Bibb leads Kevin Kelley in 海角社区 CRI mayoral poll; 40% still undecided

Safety and schools top the list of issues that weigh on the minds of Cleveland voters.

海角社区 honored with first Grindstone Legacy Award

The Berea Chamber of Commerce recognized 海角社区 for contributions to the community at the 53rd Annual Grindstone Awards.

海角社区 Music Theatre returns to live performance with 'Into the Woods'

The interactive, immersive production will surround audience members and transport them "Into the Woods."

For newbies and diehards alike, esports ramps up at 海角社区

The 海角社区 esports program, the latest 海角社区 Rec activity, is building membership and competition opportunities.

Vibrant Bold & Gold Homecoming Festival ignites Baldwin Wallace community spirit

With wall-to-wall events for everyone, Yellow Jacket pep and pride ruled Homecoming weekend.

Baldwin Wallace grads shine on the silver and small screens

海角社区 alumni appear in a range of film and TV projects filmed during the pandemic.

海角社区 music theatre grad wins Tony Award

Sainty Nelsen '11 was among the winners at the pandemic-delayed 74th Tony Award ceremonies on Sunday night.

海角社区 music theatre major sings national anthem at Cleveland Browns game

Rodrigo Torrej贸n '22 performed "Star-Spangled Banner" for 67,000+ fans at the Cleveland Browns Sunday, September 26 game.

Stephen Boesel '68: A Lasting Legacy as 海角社区 alumnus, trustee, benefactor and friend

The retired Wall Street investment manager from humble beginnings left an indelible mark on his alma mater.

海角社区 alumna co-writes first-of-its-kind medical book for parents

Dr. Meghan (Guthrie) Marsac '03 provides parents with tools, knowledge and skills to support their children facing medical issues and fears in new book.

海角社区 student-faculty computer science research group on a roll

Students are building skills and portfolios with research accepted by conferences around the world.

Kaboom Collective links 海角社区 students to music industry experts and experiences

A new 海角社区 partnership with Kaboom Collective will engage students in professional music projects from studio albums to video game soundtracks.

海角社区 professor sounds the alarm on reverse Robin Hood 'trickle-up economics'

In a new book that 海角社区 students helped to research, Dr. Mark Mattern argues the clock is ticking on the worsening imbalance in the U.S. economy.

Accolades for 海角社区 abound in 2022 US News Rankings

海角社区 shines in the latest rankings of the nation's top colleges by U.S. News & World Report, with kudos from other ranking services, too.

海角社区 announces grand marshals for 2021 Bold & Gold Homecoming Festival

Grand Marshals Irene '53 and Ted '51 Theodore will bring to life YJ4L spirit at the campus-wide Bold & Gold Homecoming Festival on Saturday, Oct. 2.

Teammates honor 海角社区 alumnus with scholarship on 20th anniversary of 9/11

海角社区 football teammates founded a scholarship in memory of Donald Delapenha '85, who was killed in the South Tower of the World Trade Center.

海角社区 accounting students bring home fourth consecutive ethics win

Chloe Carmack '21, Kristin Geraci '21 and Luke Vonderhaar '23 won first place at the Intercollegiate Ethics Competition.

海角社区 public health graduate student produces opioid information podcast

Libbey Pelaia '22 curates and hosts MetroHealth's "OnePath: Safer Opioid Prescribing" podcast.

20 years later, symbolism and scars of 9/11 inspire 海角社区 student-faculty research

Dr. Brian Monahan and Clara Mey '21 study two decades of 9/11 media coverage and America's changing perception of the event.

海角社区 professors recognized for excellence

Five faculty members have been awarded top honors for their achievements.

海角社区 begins exciting new year

With the largest incoming class since 2015 and exciting new programs and opportunities for all students, 海角社区's school year is off to a great start.

海角社区's four-year nursing program welcomes first students in transformed space

海角社区 welcomes first students to enroll in the undergraduate BSN program in a transformed academic home base.

海角社区 welcomes 2021 new faculty

With impressive accomplishments, 10 new full-time faculty are joining the 海角社区 community.

All-campus rally kicks off 海角社区 school year

It's food, fun and fellowship as the 海角社区 community unites for a special celebration marking the start of the school year.

Museum internship paves the way for 海角社区 grad's career in arts management

Danielle Hill '19 fuses her interest in race and social justice to inspire communities through the arts.

海角社区 students learn by teaching at reimagined, faculty-mentored camp

A pandemic-sidelined summer reading program was renewed this year with a new community partner and a new focus.

海角社区 English professor pens unique project, "Under the Sycamores"

In "Under the Sycamores," Les Hunter shares the fascinating lives of Clevelanders in a choose-your-own-adventure audio story at Erie St. Cemetery.

海角社区 grad opens Cleveland's first eco-friendly refill shop

Rachel Regula '18 combined her passions for helping others, natural products and sustainability in her Little Spark Refill Shop.

海角社区 Voices: Popular ideas about trees cooperating harm the cause of conservation

Writing in Scientific American, 海角社区 biology professor Dr. Kathryn Flinn challenges the trendy notion that trees act as caring "communities."

海角社区 alumnus carries success from field to top of collegiate athletics

Randale Richmond '04 was recently named director of athletics for Kent State University.

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